I haven't heard the Von Schweikerts in a known environment, so I won't comment on those. But I have owned 2 pairs of Zu Omen Defs and now a pair of Definition MK IIIs. I would not say the Zus are bright at all, but as Roscoeiii pointed out, they give a very 'front row' presentation of the music. Also, especially the Definitions, they are extremely revealing of upstream electronics. I am very different than most, having tried some tube amps, I have settled with some Wyred 4 sound mAMPS and STP/SE pre (110 degree summers in AZ and tube amps are not a good combination!). There is a synergy with the 2, giving much of the warmth of tubes but power and punch in the bass that tubes can't match (at least not tube amps in my price range).
All that to say, the Zus can rock and they can handle any amount of power you throw at them. As Roscoeiii said though, you are talking about 2 speakers that are very different from each other, especially the Zus. The one good thing about Zu is they have a 60 day trial period so you could try them out in your room with your electronics and see if they work for you. If not, just send them back.
All that to say, the Zus can rock and they can handle any amount of power you throw at them. As Roscoeiii said though, you are talking about 2 speakers that are very different from each other, especially the Zus. The one good thing about Zu is they have a 60 day trial period so you could try them out in your room with your electronics and see if they work for you. If not, just send them back.